Men’s Bracketology

[Halldan]

Updated 1/6/26, 9:00am ET

Men's Bracketology: What we're watching before the bracket reveal

The selection show is almost here! Here's how we see the bracket.

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[ivyhillpark63]

Love the first round match up but comeon Michigan?

 

[HallGuy2323]

Love the first round match up but comeon Michigan?

Of course. Don’t worry, if we keep winning we’ll maybe get to the 7 seed just to be matched up with Gonzaga in the West. It’s a guarantee.

 

[Bluebirds_]

SEC and Big 16 blow fest.

 

[ivyhillpark63]

Of course. Don’t worry, if we keep winning we’ll maybe get to the 7 seed just to be matched up with Gonzaga in the West. It’s a guarantee.

Of course. Don’t worry, if we keep winning we’ll maybe get to the 7 seed just to be matched up with Gonzaga in the West. It’s a guarantee.

You can take that to the bank

 

[halltheway]

Better than not tying up our dressing shoe.

 

[Seton75]

For me, getting a bid excitement will dwarf any matchup disappointnent

 

[lloyde dobler]

Of course. Don’t worry, if we keep winning we’ll maybe get to the 7 seed just to be matched up with Gonzaga in the West. It’s a guarantee.

Who do you expect to get? Would you be happy with Iowa State? News flash -tournament teams are really good

 

[PQR]

Love the first round match up but comeon Michigan?

Penn State had Michigan on the ropes. That’s why they play the games.

 

[Halldan]

Final

• 
  2 Michigan
  (14-0 4-0 Big Ten)
  74
• 
  Penn State
  (9-6 0-4 Big Ten)
  72

Michigan 74-72 Penn State (Jan 6, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions NCAAM game from January 6, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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